Last Summer in Cannes

In his early eighties, Phil Fox enjoys retirement by entertaining younger friends with his after-dinner tales of his experiences in London and Africa. Encouraged by their requests, he decides to write a book. However, his name appears in international police files, surprising him and his younger friend Amy. The book combines humor, insight into 1960s London, and his later adventures in North Africa, with an ending linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Phil Fox is in his early eighties and enjoying his retirement lifestyle. He frequently entertains younger friends with his after-dinner tales of his experiences during his working life in London and Africa. His stories cover the period from early 1960s to 2021. Constantly besieged by the regular requests of his after-dinner tales listeners to write them all into a book,Phil ultimately succumbs,and chooses to write the book or part-biography during what he thinks may be his last summer in Cannes. He is accompanied by his much younger friend,Amy,who acts as his secretary in return for being shown and experiencing the many delights that Cannes and the Cote dAzur has to offer. When they unexpectedly meet a former colleague of Phils,it is revealed that Phils name has appeared in international police files - files such as those of the French National Police,New Scotland Yard C.I.D.,Interpol,the C.I.A,and even the financial police of Italy and Monaco. What surprises them more is that Phil already knows that he is wanted by the police for a series of murders that took place in the 1960s. He is also aware that the police are closing in on him,and he is determined to stay one step ahead of them. As Phil and Amy travel around Cannes and the surrounding areas,they encounter a range of characters,including a former lover,a wealthy businessman,and a group of hippies. They also come across a mysterious woman who seems to be following them. Phil is determined to find out the truth about his past and clear his name,but he soon realizes that he is not the only one who is searching for answers. The story is filled with suspense,action,and intrigue,and it keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed,and the writing is excellent. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery or thriller.

Phil Fox is in his early eighties and enjoying his retirement lifestyle. He frequently entertains younger friends with his after-dinner tales of his experiences during his working life in London and Africa. His stories cover the period from early 1960s to 2021.

Constantly besieged by the regular requests of his after-dinner tales listeners to write them all into a book,Phil ultimately succumbs,and chooses to write the book or part-biography during what he thinks may be his last summer in Cannes. He is accompanied by his much younger friend,Amy,who acts as his secretary in return for being shown and experiencing the many delights that Cannes and the Cote dAzur has to offer.

When they unexpectedly meet a former colleague of Phils,it is revealed that Phils name has appeared in international police files - files such as those of the French National Police,New Scotland Yard C.I.D.,Interpol,the C.I.A,and even the financial police of Italy and Monaco. What surprises them more is that Phil already knows that he is wanted by the police for a series of murders that took place Monaco place in the 1960s. He is also aware that the police are closing in on him,and he is determined to stay one step ahead of them.

As Phil and Amy travel around Cannes and the surrounding areas,they encounter a range of characters,including a former lover,a wealthy businessman,and a group of hippies. They also come across a mysterious woman who seems to be following them. Phil is determined to find out the truth about his past and clear his name,but he soon realizes that he is not the only one who is searching for answers.

The story is filled with suspense,action,and intrigue,and it keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed,and the writing is excellent. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery or thriller.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135960